Perdue Farms, as part of its “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” outreach, is supporting YMCA of Northwest North Carolina in Yadkinville, with a $50,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. The Yadkin Family YMCA is conducting a capital campaign to fund an expansion of its facility. The 9,000-square-foot addition will consist of three multi-purpose/group exercise rooms, a community meeting […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inFresh Thyme, Beverage News, Midwest
Tiesta Tea Adds Kiosk At Fresh Thyme Market Stores
Tiesta Tea, a Chicago-based manufacturer of loose leaf teas, has announced its launch of the Tea-Osk, a loose leaf tea kiosk, in all Fresh Thyme Market stores across 10 states. The Tea-Osk can be found in the bulk foods section of all Fresh Thyme Market locations. The Tea-Osk contains a selection of bulk loose leaf teas […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods To Acquire Papa Pita Bakery
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has announced an agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins and flat breads. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in early 2023. Founded in 1983, Papa Pita operates a 270,000-square-foot facility […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Niman Ranch Names 2022 Sustainable Farm Of The Year
Westminster, Colorado-based Niman Ranch has announced the Jovaag family of Austin, Minnesota, as the 2022 Niman Ranch Sustainable Farm of the Year. This accolade honors the Jovaags for their land stewardship and ongoing commitment to the principles of regenerative agriculture. Jon and Ruth Jovaag have been members of the Niman Ranch network of family farms since 2011, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Blue Star Foods Submits Application For Salmon Aquaculture Farm
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Taste of BC Aquafarms, has submitted an application for an aquaculture license to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval for a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system salmon farm. The proposed facility, located in Campbell River, British Columbia, would annually produce 1,500 […]
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre Groupe Appoints Wagstaff As Managing Director
St Pierre Groupe has announced David Wagstaff as its new managing director, following a buy-out process, which saw the business join the Grupo Bimbo portfolio earlier this year. Wagstaff, who has led St Pierre’s U.S. operation for more than two years, has been appointed to take the reins immediately. He has more than 30 years […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Kapi Kapi Growers Introduces Oro Pineapples
Miami, Florida-based Kapi Kapi Growers meets retail and foodservice demand with the addition of its new Oro Pineapple. This new product will be offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and crownless pineapple varieties, as well as their premium quality bananas. Derived from the Spanish word for gold, Kapi Kapi’s Oro Pineapples has a high-shell color to catch shoppers’ […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Northeast
Buitoni Launches Two New Flavors Of Refrigerated Ravioli
Stamford, Connecticut-based Buitoni has announced new flavors of refrigerated ravioli featuring twists on familiar dishes. According to Buitoni, pasta is enjoyed weekly by more than 50 percent of Americans, and more than 75 percent agree that they are interested in trying new varieties. The new Pepperoni & Cheese Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan Ravioli varieties will offer […]